Ugh. I blame this one entirely on Zorn. Campbell's two go-to themes all preseason were taking shots downfield and finding a rhythm. Above poster was correct - Campbell didn't even get a chance to play until the end of the first half. The Redskins were apparently so eager to have anyone other than Campbell throw the ball that the first pass play of the season goes to... Randle El.
Zorn really squandered two huge moments of the game by showing a lack of confidence in his quarterback. The first came on the second play, when Portis had just gashed the Giants for a huge gain. The Skins had the opportunity to define their game, to play "Redskins football." Instead, they ran the reverse pass, a desperate call for a non-desperate situation. A play like that has to be set up all day, after watching how the defense reacts to various formations and routes. Why not just have Campbell lead the team down the field? Why does Zorn have to learn the same lesson from Week 1 2008 all over again.
The other huge moment was after D. Hall's interception. The Skins had it at the 11 yard line, and Malcolm Kelly was alone split wide in single coverage. I told my wife that it was going to be a fade to the corner of the endzone, and the Redskins would score. That didn't happen, although the opportunity was there. Instead we got a boatload of Portis and a bit of WR screen trickery that, again, hadn't been set up.
Zorn's biggest problem last year was the inability to use his weapons. We were told that was because the high draft picks weren't ready to play, and maybe that was true. This year, though, we've seen the young skill players do awesome things in the preseason, so we know they can run routes and catch the ball. Let them do it!
Defensively, I place the blame on Blache. Now, to be fair, the defense only gave up 16 points, and gave the offense at least one great opportunity in Giants' territory. Still, they couldn't get off the field. Zorn and the offense didn't have a chance to establish any kind of game plan because, whenever the Giants had the ball, the defense couldn't get it back. Goal line stands are great and all, but you shouldn't need to have four per game. This, even more than the missed tackles on the touchdown, is what really bothers me, because it's a carry over from the end of last season. Early on, the Giants ran at will off tackle, something the Ravens and other teams were able to do last year. The defense still couldn't get close enough to pressure Manning on a consistent basis, again a recurrent theme despite big acquisitions. As the personnel seems to more and more meet the needs of a pass rushing team, this defense still can't get to the QB. At some point, you have to look at the coordinator. Still, the interception did come from a rushed pass, which is the story we've been fed all season.
All in all, I still think this is a good team. The roster is easily playoff caliber. I think the defense is moving (slowly) in the right direction, and there's no reason other than playcalling that the offense shouldn't succeed. We'll see if Zorn is less intimidated next week against the lowly Rams...
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Obama's Health Care Speech Comments
It is truly sad to see so many people here so eager to make themselves look stupid. Kudos to hunter340 for actually talking about facts. I don't agree with his conclusions, but at least he cited something concrete. These types of message boards need moderators - if you're not saying anything someone else hasn't said, then don't say anything. It's annoying to have to sift through your inane idiocy to try to get to actual thought-out opinions.
As for the illegal aliens, I'm already paying a thousand dollars a year for them (and so are you, as Obama pointed out). Any decrease in that number is a good thing for me. Sure I'd like to pay nothing for them, but I don't really want them dying from illness and having to be disposed of, either. Any immigration enforcement has to be accompanied with a plan for how to deal with the millions of people already here. I'm all for making it tougher on them, but I don't think they should be left to rot in the streets. Also, health is a communal thing. Do you want to prevent illegal immigrants from being treated for swine flu or any other contagious disease? A healthy population means less expensive health care. Less expensive health care means a more robust economy. A more robust economy means a lower deficit. A lower deficit means it's easier to protect our interests around the world, as well as to improve the standard of living for our citizens.
Also, it's very tiring to hear Obama and the democrats characterized as far left radicals. A far left radical would take everything you own and give you everything you need (or they think you need). If you think that's what this plan is, you're far off base. For one, health care isn't even a material possession. It is a service much like the interstate highway system; its existence makes it easier for people to live their lives without constraint and contribute to the economy. If we all drove on toll roads that were poorly maintained and expensive, and Obama tried to suggest that the government handle it instead so that you could focus on contributing to the economy, you would all decry him as a socialist or communist or whatever other word you think scares people. Barack Obama is to the right of moderate. He wants you to go out and spend money, to start businesses, to have dreams and participate in the economy. He is much more of a capitalist than a socialist, so please stop touting your ignorance and think before you type.
Ultimately, I think the problem that republicans have with the plan is that it's being framed in a way that appeals to democrats. Republicans - think of it this way: if John Doe doesn't have to worry about his health care or getting sick, he can devote more of his intelligence and intrinsic value to his career and his family, which is a boost to a capitalist society. John Doe can change professions freely, allowing cutting edge markets to attract more mature talent, which will propel capitalist society forward. Going back to my road analogy, in a communist society we'd all be expected to pitch in and maintain our own section of the road. Sure you don't spend as much time working a job, the communists would say, but at you get such a wholesome feeling out of contributing to the well being of your nation. By taking health care into government hands, or, at the very least, government regulation and security, capitalism is the biggest winner.
Think about that instead of your asinine comments.
As for the illegal aliens, I'm already paying a thousand dollars a year for them (and so are you, as Obama pointed out). Any decrease in that number is a good thing for me. Sure I'd like to pay nothing for them, but I don't really want them dying from illness and having to be disposed of, either. Any immigration enforcement has to be accompanied with a plan for how to deal with the millions of people already here. I'm all for making it tougher on them, but I don't think they should be left to rot in the streets. Also, health is a communal thing. Do you want to prevent illegal immigrants from being treated for swine flu or any other contagious disease? A healthy population means less expensive health care. Less expensive health care means a more robust economy. A more robust economy means a lower deficit. A lower deficit means it's easier to protect our interests around the world, as well as to improve the standard of living for our citizens.
Also, it's very tiring to hear Obama and the democrats characterized as far left radicals. A far left radical would take everything you own and give you everything you need (or they think you need). If you think that's what this plan is, you're far off base. For one, health care isn't even a material possession. It is a service much like the interstate highway system; its existence makes it easier for people to live their lives without constraint and contribute to the economy. If we all drove on toll roads that were poorly maintained and expensive, and Obama tried to suggest that the government handle it instead so that you could focus on contributing to the economy, you would all decry him as a socialist or communist or whatever other word you think scares people. Barack Obama is to the right of moderate. He wants you to go out and spend money, to start businesses, to have dreams and participate in the economy. He is much more of a capitalist than a socialist, so please stop touting your ignorance and think before you type.
Ultimately, I think the problem that republicans have with the plan is that it's being framed in a way that appeals to democrats. Republicans - think of it this way: if John Doe doesn't have to worry about his health care or getting sick, he can devote more of his intelligence and intrinsic value to his career and his family, which is a boost to a capitalist society. John Doe can change professions freely, allowing cutting edge markets to attract more mature talent, which will propel capitalist society forward. Going back to my road analogy, in a communist society we'd all be expected to pitch in and maintain our own section of the road. Sure you don't spend as much time working a job, the communists would say, but at you get such a wholesome feeling out of contributing to the well being of your nation. By taking health care into government hands, or, at the very least, government regulation and security, capitalism is the biggest winner.
Think about that instead of your asinine comments.
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